Berries news archive – Page 176
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ArticleBerry category told to get smart
The berry category has been warned to get smarter to protect its margins and refrain from “micro-management of the retail environment” to secure the long-term future of the industry.
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Good harvest on cards for Vinalopó grapes
Agronomists at the regulatory council for speciality bagged grapes from Vinalopó are forecasting a “good” harvest for the fruit.
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ArticleMFSS connects kids with countryside
The Marden Fruit Show Society (MFSS) took a stand for the first time at the South of England Agricultural Society’s (SEAS) Connect with the Countryside event.
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ArticleTemporary respite from headache in grape sector
The grape trade continues to throw up difficulties for those involved in commercialisation of the product in the UK, but the next period looks likely to be more settled, although trends for the long term may cause more headaches. Kathy Hammond reports.
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"Difficult" times for UK soft fruit
Soft fruit in the UK has endured a difficult 2008 so far, visitors to Fruit Focus 2008 have heard
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ArticleChile mulls Colombia berry potential
Colombia presents a lucrative opportunity for Chilean berry firms to invest in local production
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ArticleFruit Focus to see launch of EMR initiative
East Malling Research will reveal its new Strawberry Breeding Club concept at Fruit Focus 2008
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ArticleCalifornian berries qualify for Olympics
Californian growers get Chinese approval to supply strawberries to Olympic athletes
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ArticleBerry grower blasts Asda £1 promotion
A Kent soft-fruit grower has spoken out against a rock-bottom price promotion on strawberries in Asda, claiming it is “irresponsible retailing” that will give consumers a false impression of how much a punnet should cost.
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ArticleM&S to debut home-grown golden raspberries
The first home-grown golden raspberry is set to debut exclusively at Marks & Spencer next month.
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ArticleMurraymania serves up berry boost
Tennis star Andy Murray’s strong performance at Wimbledon served up good news for Tesco and Scottish strawberry supplier Angus Soft Fruits (ASF), as his run appeared to give strawberry sales a boost.
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ArticleLow Countries bridge the gap
Dutch and Belgian berries have continued to enjoy a good reputation in the UK market, providing glasshouse volumes both before and beyond home-grown supply and filling gaps in the main domestic season. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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No sign of promotional onslaught slowing down
I get the feeling that fresh produce retailing is moving into a permanent new age, based on the increasingly frenetic
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EMR to provide research tours at Fruit Focus
East Malling Research (EMR) will showcase recent results and new projects in fruit research at Fruit Focus 2008, focusing particularly on water use in strawberry production.
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New US berry marketer launched
Top softfruit growers from the US and Chile have launched Naturipe Foods, a joint venture they claim is the largest berry producer and marketer in North America
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ArticleStandard strawberries match organic and premium
Standard strawberries are just as good as the organic and premium alternatives, a consumer survey has revealed on the first day of the Wimbledon tournament.
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ArticleWhich? serves up strawberry report
Findings include "no overall difference in taste or appearance" between organic, standard and premium at six UK supermarkets
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ArticleSpanish strawberry season 'acceptable'
Freshuelva is set to end the 2007-08 Spanish strawberry campaign, concluding that it has been an “acceptable” season.
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ArticleUK growers sing the blues
British blueberries will be available in substantial quantities in supermarkets for the first time ever this summer.
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ArticleBerry sector struggles at peak of the season
Soft-fruit supplies from Europe have been disrupted in recent weeks, following haulier strikes on the continent. UK supply is nearing its peak but, with the sun playing hide and seek, the sector is waiting to see how supply and demand will shape up. Anna Sbuttoni reports.